Gender-affirming could start with social intervention before hormone therapy and wayyy before surgeries.
Here is a link for Child Gender Dysphoria Quiz. It is a very short one with just eight questions.
https://www.psycom.net/quizzes/child-gender-dysphoria-test
Here are a few things we could try as soon as possible:
- Consistent, insistent, and persistent communication about gender dysphoria
- Use the name and pronoun they prefer, that align with their (internal) gender identity
- Check with school and teachers to see what they could do to support
- Encourage them to stand up for themselves (trans are among the bravest people)
- Assure unconditional love and support by listening and being there
- Do everyday little things to reduce the impacts of gender dysphoria / body dysmorphia
+ Steam up to cover the bathroom mirror
+ Use big sponges for bathing
+ Cuddle a pillow while sleeping
+ Point out positive things about the body
+ Express feelings (notes, diary, blog, art)
+ Talk to someone (best friend, family, therapist)
+ Watch Vloggers with relatable issues (transgender, body dysmorphia)
+ Wear clothing and accessories for gender-affirming purpose
+ Make personal plans (both short-term and long-term)
+ Exercise and do physical activities (including chores) to improve moods
+ Stimulate all senses from everyday items (smell, vision, hearing...)
+ Avoid places and people that are depressing
+ Escape once in a while (a game, a show, a long bubble bath, a walk...)
+ Connect with nature (hiking, running, gardening, walking the dog...)
+ Stay busy (SAT, personal or family projects, teen jobs, tests...)
+ Go to bed early (no devices, no social media...)
+ Keep a well-balanced diet with a lot of vegetables, fruits, supplemental vitamins
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